Dr. Jesús Manuel Vargas Rocha is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing with Tijuana Bariatric Center (TBC) in Tijuana, Mexico. Although affiliated with TBC, Dr. Vargas Rocha does not perform weight-loss procedures; rather, he serves as the practice’s primary specialist in facial plastic surgery, body contouring, and reconstructive procedures. He has earned a strong reputation for detailed surgical execution, advanced endoscopic techniques, and achieving natural, harmonious results.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Vargas Rocha completed his extensive surgical training in Mexico City, Mexico’s premier medical destination. He routinely works with international patients traveling from the U.S., Canada, and around the world, delivering attentive, high-quality plastic surgery at modern medical facilities just minutes from the San Diego border.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Vargas Rocha’s specialized surgical background and clinical training include:
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Hospital General “Dr. Rubén Leñero” (Mexico City), accredited by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
Reconstructive Breast & Microsurgery Training: Advanced oncological reconstruction and microvascular clinical experience at the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCan) in Mexico City.
Facial Endoscopic Surgery Faculty: Served as a professor for the 2nd and 3rd Courses of Endoscopic Facial Aesthetic Surgery in Tijuana, training fellow surgeons in minimally invasive techniques.
International Training Rotations: Advanced training in aesthetic facial and nasal surgery completed in Medellín, Colombia.
Specialty Bariatric Procedures
Dr. Vargas Rocha provides customized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy, aging process, and cosmetic goals. He is a top-tier specialist in facial rejuvenation, body sculpting, and reconstructive care:
Facial Rejuvenation & Endoscopic Facelifts: Specialized in deep-plane repositioning and minimally invasive endoscopic facial surgery (endoscopic facelifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, and blepharoplasty) to restore youthfulness without visible scarring or a “pulled” look.
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: Functional and cosmetic nasal reshaping to balance facial proportions while optimizing airway function.
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring: Comprehensive body lifts, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), arm lifts, and thigh lifts designed specifically for post-weight-loss patients.
Breast Surgery: Cosmetic breast augmentations, lifts, and reductions, as well as complex reconstructive breast procedures and microsurgery.
Body Sculpting: High-definition liposuction and targeted fat grafting for balanced aesthetic contours.
Certifications and Awards
Dr. Vargas Rocha holds official credentials and board certifications with recognized national medical boards:
Board Certified by CMCPER: Certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (Cert. No. 2478), the official certifying board for plastic and reconstructive surgery in Mexico.
AMCPER Full Member: Titular member of the Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva.
Official Medical Specialist License: Holds a specialized Mexican federal medical license (Cédula Profesional Specialist No. 13694389).
